Journalism Diversity Fund

[Ibtisam]

The National Council for the Training of Journalists is looking for people from diverse backgrounds to train as journalists. Bursaries are on offer for those with the potential to succeed in one of the most exciting and rewarding careers around.

 

 

 

What is the Journalism Diversity Fund?

The fund has been set up by those in the industry who want to join together to support the training of journalists from ethnically and socially diverse backgrounds.

Editors recognise it is vital that journalists reporting the news reflect the communities they serve.

It is aimed at people without the financial means to attend NCTJ training courses. Courses are run at universities, colleges and private training providers across the UK. Applicants will need to demonstrate a genuine commitment to journalism and the potential to be successful.

 

Who is supporting the fund?

This is an industry fund and has been set up with the help of the Newspaper Licensing Agency (NLA) in association with leading publishing companies including Associated Newspapers, the Guardian News and Media Group, News International and Pearson. At the launch of the fund, at the Society of Editors’ conference in 2005, the NLA pledged to support the ongoing development and financing of the fund.

The NLA was established by the UK’s national newspapers in 1995 to manage copyright collection. It authorises paper and digital copying on behalf of national, regional and international newspapers, including 1300 in the UK, for over 6000 corporate clients.

The fund is managed and administered on behalf of the industry by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ). The NCTJ is recognised inside and outside the media industry as the primary body for developing qualified journalists.

 

With the help of the journalism diversity fund you could...

have the costs of your NCTJ accredited course and examination fees paid for;

gain support from a personal mentor, a successful working journalist, to provide advice, insight and guidance whilst your complete your training;

complete the NCTJ qualifications editors ask for. Specialise in newspaper and /or magazine journalism, press photography or photo-journalism;

equip yourself with the vocational skills required to embark on a successful career in journalism;

get work placements at leading publishers whilst completing your course;

receive contributions to your living expenses during your training;

get a head start in one of the most exciting careers around

 

Applications are now being taken for NCTJ accredited courses starting in the 2008/2009 academic year. See www.journalismdiversityfund.com for more details.

[Jacaylbaro]

Thanks a lot Ibti ...... I'll see if it has a distance learning program which will give me a good opportunity to join.